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    Caddy for sale ad says ‘35

    in What is it?

    Posted · Edited by StylishOne (see edit history)

    That’s what I thought but the odd  rear window? Coachbuilt?  What about the amber front lights? Considering 42 I’m guessing was a low production year how rare would this be someone ought to save it.. Btw way do you feel it’s on a modern chassis n not just wrong wheels ?  
     

    Thanks,

    RM

    Best leather softener and preservative?

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    Guys most leather is surface painted , some are in fact drum dyed.  I used to deal in leather.. so here is what I think I know (in here there’s always someone who thinks, or in fact may know differently, possibly more than I . But I enjoy learning too) .. there are several types of leather  and some have a different hand (a fabric term for how it feels and drapes which dictates uses). For example. 1955/56 Imperials originally had a very soft subtle hand almost like a thick kid glove type leather and feels wonderful in their stuffed pleating. While a 53 Skylark or 60 Lincoln would have a stiffer more “board like” hand. These leathers were all surface painted and they held shapes better than softer leathers. So while you can try to make a 53 Eldorado interior out of a softer leather it will never look right for this type of leather is wrong for the style of that interior. In fact, back in the day often the seat edge piping had a wire core to keep the shape of the seat edges and some pleating t heat  had cardboard inner pieces (between the leather and foam backing) to keep pleating looking crisp n correct. It’s often easy to spot a redone interior for these reasons n others.  Additionally, some leathers are embossed with grain like a 58 Limited or Eldorado Biarritz using a more pronounced graining like Cape Buffalo or 61 Eldo with Ostrich embossed graining, Cadillac crests or LeBaron Eagle motif. Painted leathers the colors can wear off but can be resprayed where that becomes a more difficult chore with softer leathers like gathered looks n pleats in newer cars. Of course those leathers a thinner to crest that type of design.  Bridge of Weir leather I think was Mark 11 maybe some other cars is a bit between soft n stiffer leathers it’s thicker but has a slightly softer hand. 
    And this story about stuff leather is just dirty?? Really? Was the car in the Outback??  When your hands get dirty after cleaning them n moisturizing them are they softer?  To me leather that has sun, water, or age issues gets dried out .. period! Yes, a little moisture and oils can help soften it ..if it’s not too far gone! 

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    1959 Electra 225 4 dr parts wanted

    in Parts Wanted

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    Need full side spear over headlights to rear quarters.  I have rear door pieces. I need back of fins , drivers lower door molding, pair of full headlight assemblies, right side mirror, 225 hubcaps, shaded tinted windshield, tinted front door glass, gray dash pad, rear upper front seat back pad with chrome handles on ends , door panel insignias (4) jacking instructions for trunk lid, owners manual  etc ..Dm me photos condition n price.. 

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    Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ

    in General Discussion

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    10 hours ago, edinmass said:

    Never, ever sandblast ANY car with its paint on it. If sandblasting is necessary…….sometime it is, sometimes it is not. The car should be chemically stripped two or three times, allowing 1/3 the pressure and a much finer material to remove what is left. Very, very few people can sandblast a car and not warp the panels. Especially if one is working to a price………..it can take countless hours to properly get a car down to base metal. Sandblasting is usually done as a low bid/quick job. Thus usually black beauty and lots of pressure to get in and out. Dipping a car can also be ok…..or a disaster. 

    Thank you .. learn something new all the time..

    Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ

    in General Discussion

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    9 hours ago, edinmass said:

    Never, ever sandblast ANY car with its paint on it. If sandblasting is necessary…….sometime it is, sometimes it is not. The car should be chemically stripped two or three times, allowing 1/3 the pressure and a much finer material to remove what is left. Very, very few people can sandblast a car and not warp the panels. Especially if one is working to a price………..it can take countless hours to properly get a car down to base metal. Sandblasting is usually done as a low bid/quick job. Thus usually black beauty and lots of pressure to get in and out. Dipping a car can also be ok…..or a disaster. 

     

    12 hours ago, Harold said:

    To the OP:

    I have seen many nicely done cars that were painted by the Maaco in Tinton Falls.  You may want to check them out.

    NOTE:  I'm not affiliated with Maaco, just offering my observations.

    Thanks appreciate it

    Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, vermontboy said:

    "what’s the going rate for full paint work these days $?"

     

    Seriously, anywhere from $5-8K (may be higher depending on the condition of "surface rust" and what else they may find) for a mask and spray up to as much as you want to spend if you want the trim and glass removed. And what color - that makes a difference. If it's gloss black one person's "super straight" might be a couple of weeks worth of work to a bodyman who is going to sign his name to the results.

     

    Do you have a budget ? Do you want a 10 footer, a decent finish for a daily driver or a show car finish. The more you tell us the more useful the answers will be. Pictures would help.

     

     

    It’s about what I thought it might be .. I hate orange peel and overspray .. I want a shiny even professional look . It need not improve on the original finish. But not be beneath it. 
     

    As for pics.. I hate doing that it’s like sending a pic of your wife around without sleep or make up.. a lasting memory you can’t unsee!  But I do like the blasting idea . Once you sandblast the undercarriage what do you apply after.. paint, then undercoating ? 
     

    Thank you..

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    Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ

    in General Discussion

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    10 hours ago, Walt G said:

    If you find someone who will do the job the biggest issue may be the time to strip it down to bare metal. Can you do this? Even if you do a section then to stop further rusting do a light dust spray with a rattle can of sandable primer that the body shop can then easily scuff to then do their thing. If you do this "prep" work you will save yourself a lot of $ in labor. You need to decide as well what type of paint: enamel, lacquer, base coat clear coat. this will determine material cost.

    Not sure about which paint. I think they had Magic Mirror finish then .. I’d have to discuss it more with those that know more.. the car is solid black there isn’t that much trim on them that year .. 

     

    Yes I’ll think of what you said as I go forward 

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